Berthier describes the sculptural piece as a “permanent and mobile image of a wrecked ship that has become a functional and safe leisure object”. He’s functionally and safely piloted it to harbours all over Europe.
The ship was originally a 6.5m yacht that was sliced in half and outfitted with a new keel which keeps it upright at all times.
But while Berthier might be OK chilling out on his half-sunk boat, I can’t imagine that he doesn’t at least leave a little panic in his wake. [JulienBerthier via Designboom]
Kif
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 12:08 PMAll fun and games, until someone calls rescue services and he gets sued for wasting resources. Probably.
It’s still a stupid idea. You’re never going to get a pair of standard issue bikini glad girls onto that thing, are ya?
Travis New
Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at 1:03 PM@Kif Why or how would HE get sued if YOU for example called the services. If he never indicated he needed service or showed he was in distress it would be YOUR fault.
It’s a cool boat which the only annoying thing would be designing a easy trailer to get it onto.